I like the benefits of being a level one vampire, they outweigh the negative and they seem to be better than being a werewolf. But I was curious to how long it takes for level one to go to level two without feeding? I don't mind doing the whole feeding thing, I was just wondering how often I would have to do it to stay at level one?
As a vampire mage, I make sure that I have a companion with me. That way when we are out doing missions and I hit stage three, I make sure we find a Inn and I order her to sleep and I feed on her. Works perfectly.
Apparently if you go to any of the guilds, they aren't hostile to you. So its easy to feed. Having a companion is an okay idea, but I am a big sneak/illusion fan, companions would ruin this for me to be honest.